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Radiochemical monitoring of water after the Cannikin event, Amchitka Island, Alaska, January 13-April 5 , 1972

January 1, 1972

The U.S. Geological Survey collected 110 water samples from Amchitka Island, Alaska, between January 13 and April 5, 1972. Tritium determinations were made on all samples collected and gross alpha and gross beta/gamma determinations were made on 92 samples. The gross alpha and gross beta determinations when compared with previously determined ranges for fresh waters on Amchitka Island show no trends.

Publication Year 1972
Title Radiochemical monitoring of water after the Cannikin event, Amchitka Island, Alaska, January 13-April 5 , 1972
DOI 10.3133/70156944
Authors L.J. Schroder, Wilbur C. Ballance
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Unnumbered Series
Index ID 70156944
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse